Making a Real Difference
Michael Brown
02.13.20
“Young people can do anything!” was a key conviction in the early days of City Year. But after several years, Michael Brown and his team discovered that the way to maximize their impact was to focus on mentoring kids in high risk schools to help make sure they graduate. It transformed the organization.
Summary:
“Young people can do anything!” was a key conviction in the early days of City Year. But after several years, Michael Brown and his team discovered that the way to maximize their impact was to focus on mentoring kids in high risk schools to help make sure they graduate. It transformed the organization.
Going from a “we can do anything” mindset to a “we’re going to do this one thing that’s really important” mindset transformed City Year. Michael Brown talks about the importance of this transition in conversation with Keith Krach.
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